InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsSun, 05 Apr 2026 18:53:21 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5653.aspxAs of January 1, anchoring will no longer be permitted within 1000 ft of any structures except in new designated anchorages near marinas. In addition, certain marine sanitation devices will have to be locked and discharge prohibited within 3 miles of shore.<br/><br/><a href="https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/01/08/georgia-spells-out-new-restrictive-rules-for-anchoring-overnight/&nbsp;">https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/01/08/georgia-spells-out-new-restrictive-rules-for-anchoring-overnight/&nbsp;</a>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:04:37 GMTDariaBlackwellhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5699.aspx<blockquote data-id="5653" class="if-quote-wrapper" unselectable="on"><a class="quote-para" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="5653" title="Move Cursor Below" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">+</span></a><a class="quote-delete" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="5653" title="Delete Quote" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">x</span></a><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[quote]</span><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-header" contenteditable="false"><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-toggle-wrapper"><a class="if-quote-toggle quote-link" href="#" data-id="5653" title=" ">&nbsp;</a></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[b]</span>Daria Blackwell - 1/10/2020<span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/b]</span></div><div class="if-quote-message if-quote-message-5653"><div class="if-quote-message-margin" contenteditable="true">As of January 1, anchoring will no longer be permitted within 1000 ft of any structures except in new designated anchorages near marinas. In addition, certain marine sanitation devices will have to be locked and discharge prohibited within 3 miles of shore.<br/><br/><a href="https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/01/08/georgia-spells-out-new-restrictive-rules-for-anchoring-overnight/&nbsp;"><a href="https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/01/08/georgia-spells-out-new-restrictive-rules-for-anchoring-overnight/&nbsp;">https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/01/08/georgia-spells-out-new-restrictive-rules-for-anchoring-overnight/&nbsp;</a></a><a class="if-quote-goto quote-link" href="#" data-id="5653"><span class="goto"></span></a></div></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/quote]</span></blockquote><br/>This is now a criminal penalty in the state of Georgia, so it is not a simple ticket and fine, but a misdemeanor arrest with possible jail time of 12 months.&nbsp;<br/>For further information, join the Facebook Group Save Georgia's Anchorages with 1100+ members&nbsp;to participate in the discussion there. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveGeorgiasAnchorages/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveGeorgiasAnchorages/</a><br/><br/><br/>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:04:37 GMTDariaBlackwell